ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Max Verstappen’s home Grand Prix is set to remain on the Formula 1 calendar for just two more years, as it was confirmed that the 2026 race will mark the event’s conclusion.

Officials from Formula 1 announced on Wednesday that they have granted a one-year extension for the race scheduled in 2026, but the local organizers have opted not to pursue further contracts beyond that date.

Robert van Overdijk, the director of the Dutch Grand Prix, remarked on this significant decision, labeling it as “the end of a monumental era.”

The Formula 1 circuit at Zandvoort is famously known for attracting enthusiastic fans dressed in orange, who have passionately supported Verstappen throughout the years. Since the race’s return to the calendar in 2021, after a long absence dating back to 1985, Verstappen has been a dominant force, winning the initial three races. However, Lando Norris claimed victory at the most recent event this year.

“We are a privately owned and operated business, and we must weigh the benefits of continuing to host the event against the various risks and responsibilities,” van Overdijk explained in a press release shared with Formula 1. “We have made the decision to end our tenure on a high note, with two remarkable Dutch Grands Prix scheduled for 2025 and 2026.”

The upcoming 2026 Dutch Grand Prix is expected to include a sprint race, adding to the excitement of the event.

F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali mentioned that the organizers were presented with the option to host the race in alternating years, but he expressed respect for the promoters’ choice to conclude their impressive run in 2026.